The Standard Deviation Would Be an Appropriate Measure of Variability

question 25

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation would be an appropriate measure of variability only if the variable is measured on:

• A)nominal and ratio scales.
• B)ordinal and nominal scales.
• C)interval and ratio scales.
• D)optimal and interval scales.

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